If you can’t make it to Puerto Nuevo, try this recipe at home:

Puerto Nuevo Lobster 

Ingredients

• 1 can of Mexican beer
• Old Bay seasoning
• 6 large lobsters
• 2 cups lard or solid vegetable shortening
• Pepper
• 2 cups frijoles (beans)
• 2 cups Spanish rice
• 1–2 dozen flour or corn tortillas
• Limes or lime juice
• 2 cups salsa fresca
• 2 cups salsa verde

Preparation

1. Add a little Mexican beer and some Old Bay seasoning to a big pot of water and bring to a boil.
2. Toss the lobsters in for about 3 minutes. They won't be thoroughly cooked.
3. Heat lard or vegetable shortening in a heavy, deep skillet.
4. Split the lobsters in half lengthwise and remove the green tamale inside.
5. Season the lobster half with Old Bay seasoning and pepper.
6. Pan-fry each lobster halve for about 5 minutes on each side, until meat is tender and crisp.
7. Drain on paper towels.

Enjoy your Puerto Nuevo Lobsters with frijoles, rice, tortillas, lime, and salsas!

Where to eat like a local in Tijuana:
Cien Años
The hottest high-end restaurant in Tijuana. Don’t even think about going without a reservation.

La Escondida
Try the chicken mole or tequila shrimp in this old-time hacienda.

What to do when you’re not eating:

• Haggle over Mexican art or crafts on Revolución Avenue.
• Strike a pose with the Zebra-Donkey on Main Street.
• Tour the L.A. Cetto winery.
• Try your luck at the Hipódromo de Agua Caliente Casino.